US Bridges

Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000029

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 2339
CrossesBranch of Tallahomo Ck
LocationSec 35 T 2N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.97589, -89.24714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 2339 over Branch of Tallahomo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.